Happiness is one of life’s eternal pursuits. But the definition of happiness differs greatly from person to person. And for some people, happiness seems impossible to find or to hold on to. So, the question becomes – is happiness a choice, a feeling, or a result? Happiness is not a choice. Feelings can come from […]

This Blog post is originally from Happiness: Is it a Choice, a Feeling, or a Result? and written by Konstantin Lapshin

Chances are if you’re reading this article you find joy in your morning cup of coffee. Maybe that is the one and only thing that gets you out of bed in the morning and powers you through your day. This may have left you wondering how healthy your reliance on coffee really is.  Contrary to […]

This Blog post is originally from Is It Healthy That Coffee Makes You Happier? and written by Konstantin Lapshin

One of the major benefits of meditation is that it has been proven by science to increase levels of happiness and compassion in those who practice it. This isn’t just because meditation increases levels of personal calm and serenity—meditation also trains the parts of the brain that are associated with emotional regulation, allowing the brain […]

This Blog post is originally from 15 Ways to Meditate for More Happiness and written by Konstantin Lapshin

Humans are social beings and so we thrive on connection with our fellow people. Without that connection, the world can be a lonely place. Nobody likes feeling like they’re alone. It can cause mental health issues that may end up spiraling out of control. Having no friends is not fun and can be detrimental in […]

This Blog post is originally from Is It Your Fault You Have No Friends? and written by Konstantin Lapshin

Have you been through a recent traumatic event? Many of us who go through a negative life change can struggle with how to feel and when. With judgments from friends, family, and people around us, often you can question whether your feelings are normal. And if you’re not showing the same signs of grief as […]

This Blog post is originally from Why Am I Happy When I Should Be Sad? and written by Konstantin Lapshin

Everybody longs to be happy because life, at the base of it all, is a pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. We want to be rich, famous, influential. We want to feel important and valued. We want to love the ones we love and have them love us back, because we want to be happy.  The […]

This Blog post is originally from Is Happiness a State of Mind? and written by Konstantin Lapshin

What does it take to feel good about life? Happiness comes from within and so much of it depends on your mindset: when we choose to appreciate and participate in the perfect (to us) moments that surround us every day. The path to unlock your personal happiness is always inward.  However, we often tend to […]

This Blog post is originally from Happiness Comes from Within: How to Choose to Be Happy More Often and written by Konstantin Lapshin

Gratitude and appreciation are important emotions for people who have decided to live a full and happy life. They both stem from a feeling of thankfulness and a recognition of the value we have received and the good things (and people) around us. But are gratitude and appreciation the same? Not in all cases, even […]

This Blog post is originally from Are Gratitude and Appreciation the Same? No, Here’s Why and written by Konstantin Lapshin

It is normal for us to ask ourselves whether suffering can be a good thing or not, especially when we go through a difficult time in our life. It is obvious that in our day to day life there will be some suffering. It may be due to a health problem, injury, or disease. There […]

This Blog post is originally from Can Suffering Be a Good Thing? (Reasons, Examples) and written by Konstantin Lapshin

I’ve always considered myself to be one of the happiest people to ever walk the Earth. And without a doubt, nearly 99.9% of that is having to do with my having the right mindset.  So, what is an attitude of gratitude? An attitude of gratitude is a way of living your life filled with gratitude […]

This Blog post is originally from What Is an Attitude of Gratitude, And Why Is It Important? and written by Konstantin Lapshin